Look back: 25 great 'Oprah' moments

Chris Pizzello / Associated Press

When Oprah Winfrey launched her OWN network on New Year's Day 2011, more than 1 million viewers tuned in. But the audience quickly became bored after finding few shows that featured Winfrey. These days, on an average night, OWN draws 329,000 viewers, according to ratings firm Nielsen -- roughly a 10th of the audience of a popular cable show like A&E¿s ¿Duck Dynasty.¿

When Oprah Winfrey launched her OWN network on New Year's Day 2011, more than 1 million viewers tuned in. But the audience quickly became bored after finding few shows that featured Winfrey. These days, on an average night, OWN draws 329,000 viewers, according to ratings firm Nielsen -- roughly a 10th of the audience of a popular cable show like A&E¿s ¿Duck Dynasty.¿ (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)

During "Oprah's" first season, the beloved performer known for his flamboyant outfits and stage presence performed a Christmas medley in what was to be his last television appearance. Liberace died six weeks later. Photo: Liberace, circa 1985-86.

During "Oprah's" first season, the beloved performer known for his flamboyant outfits and stage presence performed a Christmas medley in what was to be his last television appearance. Liberace died six weeks later. Photo: Liberace, circa 1985-86. (Associated Press)